Nesher G, Moore T L
Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri.
Clin Geriatr Med. 1994 Nov;10(4):659-75.
Arthritis is a common condition among older individuals; osteoarthritis is the most common. Other frequently encountered conditions are rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, and pseudogout. The clinical presentation of these disorders may differ from those seen in younger patients. Therapeutic modalities, such as physical therapy, medications, and surgery should be modified sometimes to accommodate age-related changes in body mechanics and function.
关节炎在老年人中是一种常见病症；骨关节炎最为常见。其他常见病症包括类风湿性关节炎、风湿性多肌痛、痛风和假性痛风。这些疾病的临床表现可能与年轻患者所见不同。有时应调整物理治疗、药物治疗和手术等治疗方式，以适应与年龄相关的身体力学和功能变化。
